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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas

Cwo2 William E. "Ike" Slade, Sr., Usang (Ret.)

Cwo2 William E. "Ike" Slade, Sr., Usang (Ret.)

Jan 6, 2015

William E. "Ike" Slade, Sr., 94, walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Tuesday, January 6, 2015.Born on September 15, 1920 to the late Robert L. and Lena Slade, Ike proudly served his country during World War II in the 3rd Army Air Force. He was stationed in Sioux City, Iowa...

James Arthur Stephens

James Arthur Stephens

Jan 6, 2015

James Stephens, 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.James was born on May 30, 1922 in Cordele, Georgia. He was a member of Second Baptist Church for 63 years. James proudly served his country in the United States Navy then went to work as an inspector at Robins Air Force Base. He will always be remembered as a loving...

Allen Williams

Allen Williams

Jan 6, 2015

Allen Williams, 70, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.Allen was born on January 28, 1944 in Hawkinsville. He retired from Opelika Manufacturing Company and was a deacon at Riverside Baptist Church in Hawkinsville. His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of 52 years, Cornelia Williams; children, Frank (Toni), Guy, Dan (Sheri) and Ted (Lynn) Williams,...

Richard Harold Stripling

Richard Harold Stripling

Jan 6, 2015

Richard Harold Stripling, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.Richard was born on September 7, 1939 in Macon, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of the Central Georgia Area. He retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base after many years of dedicated service. Richard will be remembered by all who knew him as a loving father, grandfather,...

Blanche Hall Morris

Blanche Hall Morris

Jan 5, 2015

Blanche Morris, 90, entered into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 5, 2015.Mrs. Morris was born on March 8, 1924 in Rocky Ford, Georgia. She was a member of Avondale Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia. Mrs. Morris retired from the Bibb County School System where she worked in the food service department. She was a devoted wife,...

Mabel Grubbs Mccullough

Mabel Grubbs Mccullough

Jan 4, 2015

Early Sunday morning, January 4, 2015, Mabel G. McCullough, 96, passed away peacefully following a long and fruitful life spent in faithful Christian service. Mabel was born in Monroe County, Georgia, on April 5, 1918, to the late Thomas Edward and Nellie Mae Leverett Grubbs. An outstanding homemaker, she was the devoted wife of the late James M. McCullough, Sr.,...

Shirley Louise  Smith

Shirley Louise Smith

Jan 2, 2015

Mrs. Shirley Louise Smith (maiden name Seiders) died on Friday, January 2, 2015, in Warner Robins, GA, at the age of 86.Shirley was born on January 22, 1928 in Harrisburg, PA. She graduated from William Penn High School in 1945 after which she began working at Mechanicsburg Naval Depot as a clerk typist. She married Calvin Herbert Smith, a Purdue...

John Benjamin (Benny) Jones

John Benjamin (Benny) Jones

Jan 2, 2015

John B. Jones, 55, entered into rest on Friday, January 2, 2015.Benny was born on February 6, 1959 in Eastman, Georgia. He was a 1978 graduate of Northside High School and worked as a sheet metal mechanic at Robins Air Force Base and then at Gulfstream in Savannah. Benny was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with...

Tsgt. John  Clay Gallagher, Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. John Clay Gallagher, Usaf (Ret.)

Dec 31, 2014

John Clay Gallagher passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Wednesday, December 31, 2014. He was 60 years old.John was born on September 1, 1954 in Frankfort, Kentucky to the late John Ried and Anna Clay Harp Gallagher. He grew up in Cynthiana, Kentucky and was of the Catholic faith. He was honored to be a veteran of the Air...

Durward L. Bryan

Durward L. Bryan

Dec 31, 2014

Durward L. Bryan, 97, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 31, 2014.Durward was born on December 6, 1917 in Dexter, Georgia to the late William and Leila Wood Bryan. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Army and retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base....

Vivian Louise Sledge

Vivian Louise Sledge

Dec 31, 2014

Vivian Louise Sledge, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014.Louise was born on May 12, 1928 in Parma, Missouri to the late William E. and Bessie L. Place Porter. In 1948, she married her husband, Ray, whom she celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary with this past Monday. Louise was a devoted wife, loving mother and wonderful homemaker. She dedicated...

James Perry Cleghorn

James Perry Cleghorn

Dec 31, 2014

James Perry Cleghorn, 85, walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the evening of Wednesday, December 31, 2014.Born on January 29, 1929 in Rebecca, Georgia, James was a resident of Warner Robins since 1954. He proudly served his country in the United States Marines Corps and retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base....

Betty Anne K. Belflowers

Betty Anne K. Belflowers

Dec 29, 2014

Anne Belflowers, 65, entered into the arms of the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2014.Born to the late Willie and Inez Stripling Kilchriss on April 24, 1949 in Perry, Georgia, Anne was a graduate of the Perry High School Class of 1967. She worked as a legal secretary and retired after a thirty one year career. Together with her beloved...

Barbara Muse Chambers

Barbara Muse Chambers

Dec 29, 2014

Barbara Muse Chambers, 82, passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 29, 2014.Born and raised in Carrollton, Georgia, Barbara was one of three children to the late James Newt and Lois Scoggins Muse. She devoted 24 years as a much-loved secretary to Warner Robins Middle School and took pride in being a wonderful homemaker....

Duane Alton Dunbar, Sr.

Duane Alton Dunbar, Sr.

Dec 28, 2014

Duane Dunbar, Sr., 75, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014.Duane was born on March 13, 1939 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. Duane was a truck driver for Bender and Loudon and retired from the Teamsters Union. He was a star athlete at Benton Harbor High School, an avid golfer,...

James  Edward Sansbury, Ii

James Edward Sansbury, Ii

Dec 28, 2014

James Sansbury, II, 50, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014.James was born on August 4, 1964 in Macon, Georgia; he moved to Dry Branch in 1993 and has called it home since. He worked as an electrician for Macon Power Company for twenty years. In his spare time James enjoyed riding dirt bikes and helping his friends. His memory...

Sgt Oberine Hylton, U.S. Arng

Sgt Oberine Hylton, U.S. Arng

Dec 27, 2014

Oberine Hylton, 67, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 27, 2014.The son of the late Veron and Margaret Hylton, Oberine was born on November 18, 1947 in Clear Creek, Kentucky. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from the Army National Guard with 24 years of combined service. Subsequent to his military retirement, Oberine went...

Lloyd "Dan" Archer

Lloyd "Dan" Archer

Dec 27, 2014

Lloyd Archer, 72, entered into rest on Saturday, December 27, 2014.Lloyd was born on May 15, 1942 in Cromwell, Indiana to the late Dallas and Wilma Archer. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Air Force and later retired from Fort Valley State University as an Associate Professor. His loving wife, Carol Archer, preceded him...

Catherine Wellborn Flynn

Catherine Wellborn Flynn

Dec 27, 2014

Catherine Flynn, 59, entered into rest on Saturday, December 27, 2014.Miss Catherine was born on April 28, 1955 in Macon, Georgia. A sweet soul and loving mother to all, she dedicated eighteen years to teaching at Little Reasons Learning Center, where she treated and loved each of the children that came through her class as her own. Miss Catherine was...

Jack Gregory

Jack Gregory

Dec 26, 2014

Jack H. Gregory, Jr., 60, died 26 December 2014 after a lengthy hospitalization. Also known as Chip, he was a long term resident of the Houston County Association for Exceptional Citizens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Gregory, Sr. and Helen Gregory. He is survived by his sister, Jacquelyn Keys and her husband Bobby of Byron, GA...